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Galleries & Museums
Aboriginal Art Galleries
A family run collaborative of galleries established in the field of Aboriginal art, crafts, artefacts and didgeridoos for over 15 years. Engage with the bold design directions of Indigenous art displaying both traditional and contemporary perspectives. Find authentic glasswork, hand-painted ceramics, baskets, paintings and crafts among the work of over 140 artists, tempered by hand. (Image left: 'Lightning' by Sarrita King).
- Address
- QVB, Shop 47-51, Level 2;
- Phone
- 1300 385 862
Art Gallery New South Wales
Explore five levels of art with extensive collections of Australian, Aboriginal, European, Asian and contemporary works. Enjoy lunch or high-tea in the award-winning restaurant or enjoy a coffee in the contemporary cafe. Discover an extensive range of eclectic art books, gifts and mementos in the Gallery Shop and visit on Wednesday evenings until 9pm for Art After Hours. Free general admission.
- Address
- Art Gallery Rd, The Domain
- Phone
- 1800 679 278
Gaffa Gallery
Contemporary art, design and jewellery
Gaffa Gallery is an art and design precinct centrally located in a beautiful heritage listed building. The gallery level, dedicated to the contemporary visual arts, offers multiple spaces featuring exhibitions from emerging and established, independent designers and makers. The third level is a studio and workshop space housing resident artists from the contemporary jewellery and object making field. A destination for affordable cutting edge art and design.
- Address
- 281 Clarence Street, Sydney.
- Phone
- 9283 4273
Sydney Observatory
Learn the folds and facets of the night sky from a Sydney perspective. Cosmic telescope and 3D theatre sessions unfold the magic and wonder of the universe.
- Address
- Watson Rd, Observatory Hill, The Rocks
- Phone
- 9921 3485
The Ken Done Gallery
The bright collectables of Australian favourite Ken Done are housed in the beautiful heritage Australian Steam Navigation Building. Done is known for his eyeful synthesis of native motifs and local foreshore icons like the Sydney Harbour Bridge in his original works, limited editions and clothing designs.
- Address
- L2, 1-5 Hickson Rd, The Rocks
- Phone
- 8274 4599